The Nationals have cut pitcher Daniel Cabrera after he began the season with an 0-5 record and a 5.85 ERA.
May 2009 - Baseball Wiretap
Nationals Cut Winless Starter Cabrera
Cubs Call Up Hitting Phenom Fox
The Cubs have called up minor league hitting phenom Jake Fox from Triple-A Iowa.
Jeter, Longoria Lead AL All-Star Voting
Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter and Rays third baseman Evan Longoria are in a close race to be the American League's leading vote-getter.
Royals Manager Hillman Suspended One Game
Royals manager Trey Hillman has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount for his inappropriate actions on Monday.
Holland To Throw Curve For First Time Since Community College
Derek Holland plans on throwing a curveball on Wednesday night for the first time since he was pitching for Wallace State Community College in Alabama in 2006.
Ump Accuses Lilly Of Lying To Media
Umpire Bob Davidson sent his report to the league on the incident in which Ted Lilly was ejected.
Gagne Signs With Quebec Capitales As Starter
Eric Gagne has signed with the Quebec Capitales of the independent Can-Am League.
Nick Johnson Isn't Against Return To New York
There have been rumors that the Mets are interested in Nationals first baseman Nick Johnson.
Grienke Gets 8th Win, Tosses 5th CG
Zack Greinke pitched his fifth complete game of the season on Tuesday night in Kansas City's 6-1 win over Detroit.
Posada Could Return For Yanks This Weekend
The Yankees could get catcher Jorge Posada back for their weekend series with the Indians.
Manny Still Doing Well In All-Star Balloting
Manny Ramirez is fourth among National League outfielders in the first round of All-Star balloting.
Ramirez Leaves Marlins' Loss To Phillies
Marlins shortstop Hanley Ramirez left Tuesday's game with a tight right groin in the bottom of the third inning.
Reinsdorf: White Sox Have Moved On From Peavy
White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf says that the team has moved on after failing to acquire pitcher Jake Peavy.
Peavy Would Only Accept Deal To Cubs, Dodgers?
The Padres' financial situation is getting worse, and they are now talking to the Cubs and Dodgers about pitcher Jake Peavy.
Red Sox May Trade Brad Penny
The Red Sox are in first-place without a reliable shortstop and a struggling David Ortiz.
Wieters Will Make Debut On Friday
The Orioles will call-up catcher Matt Wieters prior to Friday's game against the Tigers.
Mets Place Reyes, Church On DL
The Mets placed shortstop Jose Reyes and outfielder Ryan Church on the disabled list Tuesday afternoon.
Boston Slides Ortiz To Sixth In Order
The Red Sox slid struggling hitter David Ortiz down to sixth in the batting order against the Twins on Tuesday night.
Mets Call Up Fernando Martinez
Omar Minaya announced that the Mets' top prospect will soon make his major league debut.
Twins, Phillies And Tigers Make Big Jumps In Rankings
The Dodgers have climbed back over the Jays for the top slot, but the Tigers, Cardinals, Rays, Twins and Phillies have made large gains in one week's time.
Manny Takes Batting Practice At Dodger Stadium
Manny Ramirez worked out at Dodgers Stadium on Monday for the first time since receiving his suspension.
Phillies Will Wait For Romero's Return
The Phillies aren't expected to make any roster moves until reliever J.C. Romero returns from his 50-game suspension on June 3.
Mets May Place Reyes On DL Friday
The Mets are expected to decide by Friday whether or not to place shortstop Jose Reyes on the disabled list.
Pittsburgh's Capps Escapes With Serious Injury
Pirates closer Matt Capps has no fractures or other damage in his right elbow after being hit with a line drive on Sunday.
Padres Win 10th Straight In 10th Inning
Chase Headley hit a two-run home run in the tenth inning on Monday to give the Padres a 9-7 win over the Diamondbacks.
Sanchez Goes 6-For-6 For Pirates
The Pirates injected second baseman Freddy Sanchez in the lineup on Monday, and he rewarded them by going 6-for-6.
Rodriguez Hears Hearty Boos In Texas
Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez was booed on Monday in his first game in Texas since his steroid admission earlier this year.
Rays Lose Iwamura For Season With Torn Knee
Rays second baseman Akinori Iwamura will miss the rest of the season with a torn ligament in his left knee.
Brewers Recall Catalanotto For Bench Role
The Brewers have recalled Frank Catalanotto to give them a left-handed bat off the bench.
Bradley: Umpires Are Retaliating With More Strikes
Milton Bradley believes that umpires are widening his strike zone, which is forcing him to swing at bad pitches.
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